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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on Department of Energy Spending Oversight
Record date · January 1, 2023
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What This Bill Does
A House subcommittee held a hearing to examine the risks of waste, fraud, and abuse at the Department of Energy following significant increases in federal funding. The hearing focused on how the Department is managing the rapid influx of capital from recent major legislative acts.
The hearing addresses how the Department of Energy manages taxpayer funds, specifically regarding the of billions of dollars allocated through the Inflation Reduction Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the CHIPS and Science Act.
Who It Affects
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Department of Energy
The agency is subject to congressional oversight regarding its budget management and spending practices.
Taxpayers
The hearing concerns the management and protection of federal funds derived from tax revenue.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on April 18, 2023, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The Department of Energy's budget increased from $45 billion in 2022.
- The Inspector General identified the Inflation Reduction Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the CHIPS and Science Act as sources of significant new spending challenges.
- The Inspector General characterized the current period as 'historic and unprecedented' for the Department due to the scale of funding.
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- The subcommittee is conducting oversight to identify risks of waste, fraud, and abuse in the Department's spending.
- Questions for the record were submitted to Dr. Hogan by Representatives Perry and Donalds.
- Questions for the record were submitted to Hon. Donaldson by Representative Perry.
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Rapid Budget Expansion
The Department of Energy experienced a significant increase in funding responsibilities following the passage of three major legislative acts in a short timeframe.
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